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# Engineering Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Sterling Engineering
- **Location:** Bolingbrook, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,986.0 - $114,504.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, SolidWorks (CAD), Electronic Design Automation, Software Tools, Windchill, Eplan, Creo, Engineering Base
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=94a175e163643d1b

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience supporting or administering CAD, ECAD, PLM connected, or similar engineering software.
 * Experience with Creo or a comparable MCAD platform.
 * Experience with EPLAN or another ECAD/electrical design platform strongly preferred.
 * Experience supporting engineering software within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
 * Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
 * Experience working with ERP, PLM, manufacturing, or other systems connected to engineering applications.
 * Comfortable working with engineers, designers, IT teams, vendors, and leadership.
 * Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical background preferred.
 * Strong SolidWorks*experience may be considered in place of Creo if the candidate can quickly get up to speed on Creo.

## Description

* Serve as the Engineering administrator for Creo, EPLAN, and related engineering applications.
 * Troubleshoot technical and functional issues and support engineers and designers when problems come up.
 * Support the ongoing EPLAN implementation, including system configuration, testing, validation, and user support.
 * Maintain system configurations, templates, libraries, naming conventions, and engineering standards.
 * Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and PLM teams to support connections between Creo/EPLAN, Windchill, ERP, and other engineering systems.
 * Help manage application upgrades and releases, including testing, user acceptance, training, and rollout.
 * Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve workflows and system performance
 * Develop user guides, training materials, support documentation, and administrator procedures.
 * Work with software vendors and internal teams to resolve more complex technical issues.
 * Become the long-term Engineering systems owner and SME as these platforms expand to additional locations.